2001 TOYOTA AVALON steering wheel

SR0EC-02
SR-2
- STEERINGTROUBLESHOOTING
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely
cause of the problem. Check each part in order. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
SymptomSuspect AreaSee page
Hard steering
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Power steering fluid level (Low)
3. Drive belt (Loose)
4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
5. Steering system joints (Worn)
6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
7. Steering column (Binding)
8. Power steering vane pump
9. Power steering gearSA-2
SR-5
SR-3
SA-4
-
SA-38
-
SR-25
SR-37
Poor return
1. Tires (Improperly inflated)
2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
3. Steering column (Binding)
4. Power steering gearSA-2
SA-4
-
SR-37
Excessive play
1. Steering system joints (Worn)
2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
3. Universal joint, Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn)
4. Front wheel bearing (Worn)
5. Power steering gear-
SA-38
-
SA-9
SR-37
Abnormal noise
1. Power steering fluid level (Low)
2. Steering system joints (Worn)
3. Power steering vane pump
4. Power steering gearSR-5
-
SR-25
SR-37

SR0EH-06
F08837
Floor shift:
8.8 (90, 78 in.´lbf)
50 (510, 37)
Torx ScrewSteering Wheel Pad
Steering Wheel Lower
No. 2 Cover
Combination Switch
(w/ Spiral cable)
Column Upper Cover
Column Lower CoverSteering Wheel Lower
No. 2 CoverSteering Wheel
Steering Column
Assembly
Clamp
Intermediate Shaft
Sub-assembly
25 (260, 19)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf): Specified torqueTorx Screw
Lower Instrument Finish
Panel Assembly
Return Spring
No. 2 Column Hole
Cover Sub-assemblyUniversal Joint Assembly No. 2 Column Lower CoverSteering Angle
Sensor
Lower No. 1 Instrument
Panel Sub-assembly
Lower LH Instrument Panel
Insert Sub-assembly
No. 2 Heater to Register Duct
Air Cleaner Assembly
with Air Cleaner Hose
Steering Angle
Sensor Adapter Speed Control Main
Switch Assemblyw/ VSC:
w/ VSC:
8.8 (90, 78 in.´lbf)
35 (360, 26)
35 (360, 26)
35 (360, 26)
Hood Lock Release Lever
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR-9
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
TILT STEERING COLUMN
COMPONENTS

F08849
Column shift:
50 (510, 37)
8.8 (90, 78 in.´lbf)
Torx ScrewSteering Wheel Pad
Steering Wheel Lower
No. 2 Cover
Combination Switch
(w/ Spiral cable)
Column Upper Cover
Column Lower CoverSteering Wheel Lower
No. 2 Cover Steering Wheel
Steering Column
Assembly
Clamp
Intermediate Shaft
Sub-assembly
25 (260, 19)
35 (360, 26)
N´m (kgf´cm, ft´lbf) : Specified torqueTorx Screw
Lower Instrument Finish
Panel Assembly
Return Spring
No. 2 Column Hole
Cover Sub-assembly
Universal Joint Assembly No. 2 Column Lower CoverSteering
Angle Sensor
Lower No. 1 Instrument
Panel Sub-assembly
Lower LH Instrument Panel
Insert Sub-assembly
No. 2 Heater to Register Duct
Air Cleaner Assembly
with Air Cleaner Hose
Steering Angle
Sensor Adapter Speed Control Main
Switch Assembly
Transmission Control
Cable
w/ VSC:
w/ VSC:
Hood Lock Release Lever
35 (360, 26)
35 (360, 26)
8.8 (90, 78 in.´lbf)
SR-10
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)

SR0Z8-02
F08848
Guide
Projection
F08831
Matchmarks
F08834
SR-22
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL SPEED CONTROL MAIN SWITCH AS-
SEMBLY TO STEERING WHEEL
Install the speed control main switch assembly with the 2
screws to the steering wheel.
2. w/ VSC:
INSTALL STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ADAPTER AND
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
(a) Fit a projection of the steering angle sensor adapter into
a hole in the steering column shaft.
(b) Set a projection of the steering angle sensor in the guide
of the steering column and fix the steering angle sensor.
3. INSTALL UNIVERSAL JOINT ASSEMBLY
(a) Align the matchmarks on the universal joint assembly and
main shaft assembly.
(b) Install the bolt.
Torque: 35 N´m (360 kgf´cm, 26 ft´lbf)
4. INSTALL NO. 2 COLUMN HOLE COVER SUB- AS-
SEMBLY AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT SUB- AS-
SEMBLY
(a) Install the No. 2 column hole cover sub-assembly.
(b) Temporarily install the intermediate shaft sub-assembly
with the bolt A.
5. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY
(a) Install the steering column assembly with the 4 nuts.
Torque: 25 N´m (260 kgf´cm, 19 ft´lbf)
(b) Connect the connectors.
(c) Install the nut and return spring.
6. Column shift:
CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE
(a) Connect the transmission control cable to the cable
bracket of the column tube.
(b) Connect the transmission control cable to the shift lever
housing.

F03856Marks
F08828
Torx ScrewScrew Case
SR-24
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
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15. INSTALL LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-
ASSEMBLY
(a) Connect the connectors and install the lower No. 1 instru-
ment panel sub-assembly.
(b) Install the 2 screws.
(c) Connect the hood lock release lever with the 2 screws.
16. CENTER SPIRAL CABLE
(a) Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
(b) Turn the spiral cable counterclockwise by hand until it be-
comes harder to turn.
(c) Then rotate the spiral cable clockwise about 2.5 turns to
align the marks.
HINT:
The spiral cable will rotate about 2.5 turns to either left or right
of the center.
17. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL
(a) Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel and main
shaft assembly.
(b) Install the steering wheel set nut.
Torque: 50 N´m (510 kgf´cm, 37 ft´lbf)
(c) Connect the connector.
18. INSTALL STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:

Never use airbag parts from another vehicle. When
replacing parts, replace with new ones.

Make sure the wheel pad is installed to the specified
torque.

If the wheel pad has been dropped, or there are
cracks, dents or other defects on the case or connec-
tor, replace the wheel pad with a new one.

When installing the wheel pad, take care that the wir-
ings do not interfere with other parts and are not
pinched between other parts.
(a) Connect the airbag connector.
(b) Install the steering wheel pad after confirming that the cir-
cumference groove of the torx screws is caught on the
screw case.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, install the 2 screws.
Torque: 8.8 N´m (90 kgf´cm, 78 in.´lbf)
(d) Install the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
19. CHECK STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
20. w/ VSC:
PERFORM STEERING ANGLE SENSOR ZERO POINT
CALIBRATION (See page DI-252)

SR0Z4-01
F08825
Torx ScrewScrew Case
F08826
Airbag Connector
Correct Wrong
F08827
Matchmarks
SST SR-12
- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
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REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
NOTICE:
If the airbag connector is disconnected with the ignition
switch at ON or ACC, DTCs will be recorded.
(a) Place the front wheels facing straight ahead.
(b) Remove the 2 steering wheel lower No. 2 covers.
(c) Using a torx socket wrench, loosen the 2 torx screws.
HINT:
Loosen the 2 screws until the groove along the screw circumfer-
ence catches on the screw case.
(d) Pull out the wheel pad from the steering wheel and dis-
connect the airbag connector.
CAUTION:

When storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface
of the pad facing upward.

Never disassemble the wheel pad.
NOTICE:
When removing the wheel pad, take care not to pull the air-
bag wire harness.
2. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Remove the steering wheel set nut.
(c) Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft
assembly.
(d) Using SST, remove the steering wheel.
SST 09950- 50012 (09951- 05010, 09952- 05010,
09953-05020, 09954-05020)

- STEERINGTILT STEERING COLUMN
SR-15
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17. REMOVE SPEED CONTROL MAIN SWITCH AS-
SEMBLY FROM STEERING WHEEL
Remove the 2 screws and speed control main switch assembly
from the steering wheel.

SA0VV-03
- SUSPENSION AND AXLEFRONT AXLE HUB
SA-13
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2001 AVALON (RM808U)
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal (See page SA-9).
HINT:
After installation, check the ABS speed sensor signal (See page DI-212 or DI-252) and front wheel align-
ment (See page SA-4).
NOTICE:
w/ VSC:
After installation, perform the steering angle sensor zero point calibration (See page DI-252).